Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay | Star Weekly
WEBFrom trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma. 17/07/2024. Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...
Drugs, firearms arrests | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB18 hours ago · A police spokesperson said the arrests highlight the common connection often found between illicit firearms and drugs “both of which cause our community immense harm.”. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Junior rangers take to school holidays | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB17 hours ago · For the first time, Maribyrnong council is running a junior ranger school holiday program at parks across the municipality. The program began at Cruickshank Park in Yarraville on Monday, September 23, and will continue at Pipemakers Park in Maribyrnong on October 1 and Newell’s Paddock in Footscray on October 4. Two of the three sessions can ...
Western Bulldogs get first win of season | Maribyrnong
WEB1 day ago · The Western Bulldogs have recorded their first win of the AFLW season, storming home to smash an injury-hit Collingwood by 42 points. After beginning life under new coach Tamara Hyett with four straight defeats, the Bulldogs rallied at Victoria Park to pile more misery upon the Magpies on Sunday. Trailing Collingwood by eight points at …
Evan cleans up | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB18 hours ago · 24/09/2024. Evan, 10, doing his bit for the environment.. (Damjan Janevski) Yarraville’s Evan McLean is proof that a little bit of recycling can go a long way in keeping your local area clean. The 10-year-old Year 5 student has had a long fascination with recycling around the house, an interest that started with a love for garbage trucks and ...
Joint missing persons training on Maribyrnong
WEB1 day ago · The joint training session came just two months after the real-life recovery of two bodies from the same stretch of the Maribyrnong River. On the morning of Sunday, July 16, the bodies of 20-year-old Colombian national Diego Alejandro Barón, 20 and 85-year-old Footscray local Loelen Whitehand, were found within an hour of each other.
Councillors clear out in Hobsons Bay
WEB4 days ago · 20/09/2024. Cade Lucas. Hobsons Bay could soon have an entirely new council, with just two of seven councillors nominating for re-election next month. Nominations for the October poll closed on September 17, with only former deputy mayors, Daria Kellander and Diana Grima, standing again. While some such as sitting mayor Matt Tyler and former ...
Bid to halt rates rise fails | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB21/08/2024. A Hobsons Bay resident’s bid to stop rates increases has failed to gain the support of council. As reported by Star Weekly, Ranbir Lambra created a petition titled, Stop Hiking Our Rates, in April, believing a rates reduction would help community weather the cost-of-living crisis.. The petition, signed by 143 people, was presented ...
Crusaders go again | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEB5 days ago · 19/09/2024. Tara Murray. The Western Crusaders are slowly kicking into gear in the Gridiron Victoria division 1 competition. The Crusaders, who have won the past six Vic Bowl titles, have started the season with two wins as they continue on their winning ways. Crusaders Tyson Garnham said it had been a bit of a slow start to the season.
Rates and charges among highest | Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay
WEBApr 6, 2021 · Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay ratepayers are in the top 10 for paying the highest average residential rates and charges in metropolitan Melbourne. Maribyrnong came in at No. 4 and Hobsons Bay at No. 7 out of 22 metropolitan councils, according to Victorian councils’ budget documents for 2020-21. …